Mr. Lonie graduated from Holmdel High School and Georgetown University. Afterwards he spent time living and working with the Jesuits in Syracuse NJ both teaching and working in a prison and palliative care hospital. It was through the Jesuits that he learned that education should lead us all to service for others. In his years here he has taught Introduction to Philosophy, Holocaust, Genocide Studies, AP European History, AP Seminar, AP Research, World History, US History I.

Mr. Lonie has truly loved working with the Class of 2016, the Key Club, the Student Association for Gender Equality, the Jewish Service Club and the Speech and Debate Team. This year he is very proud of his work with the Randolph Runs for a Purpose club ~ an organization that combines a commitment to wellness with performing direct community service.

Mr. Lonie is a true asset to Randolph High School and we are so proud he is part of our RAMily! On a personal note ~ I could not be more proud to work with such a tremendous colleague ~ Thanks Mike for all you do for RHS!

The high school leadership team spent last summer deciding how to put their own spin on what we called PLC’s (professional learning communities). The team discussed how they wanted this to be more of a labor of love and a way to share interests and passion in education. They came up with the term ~ Passion Projects and the slide show below gives you a glimpse into what the various groups came up with this year. The only criteria was that the project had to have a positive impact on our high school. These projects certainly did that! I continue to be so impressed with the level of commitment and dedication we have at RHS~ it is my pleasure to work with such amazing colleagues!

This video will remind us all of the significance of this weekend. At my Dad’s repast an army of bagpipers just happened to walk in to the restaurant and when they learned that the repast was for a veteran they all marched into the room we were in and played Amazing Grace- so this has an extra special significance for me!

I am reminded over and over again of the importance of celebrating our loved ones and the importance of RAMily and family!